The Stencil Controversy and DIY Tape

acolorfuljourn... I never expected my latest stencil release to stir up so much controversy. But it did. I suspect that once everybody understands what's going on with this word, they wont be quite so triggered. As a side note, it also created quite a few kind emails with helpful intentions! All this led to today's play, colorful DIY tape with stenciled words! I'm playing with the Random Thoughts collection from StencilGirlProducts www.stencilgir...
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I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
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What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
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[@kykategray]

It is ridiculous that something like, “no regerts” would trigger or offend someone. What?!! I’m so glad you didn’t apologize because one certainly was not warranted. Love these tapes! I found out the hard way with the cheapo mats, but now I have some for fun art tape. Hugs from Ky.

[@CarolynDube]

All the ruckus did all take me by surprise Katie! Yes, the cheapo mats are not great for wet things as much but for tape they are great!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

I am glad that you included NO REGERTS on your stencil, I feel like it takes your meaning of 'OOPS' to another level. A simple typo became so much more, so what can I do with little art oops? I use no regerts as a reminder to not fret the oops.

[@CarolynDube]

No Regerts is definitely a close cousin to OOPS Arlene! They work very well together!

[@loracaine3676]

I started watching with closed captioning and they had problems--I laughed when they changed "no regerts" to "no regrets" when you clearly said "no regerts". Life is fun like that! Keep up with your cheerful outlook and we all benefit from that! Love your videos!

[@auset1276]

Thank you so much for making me chuckle ! I absolutely love, love your "No regerts". It brings a smile to my face every time I see it & hear you say it lol Totally takes the pressure off and makes my art page flow! Thank you Carolyn for being the wonderful you, you are - we are blessed to have you in our lives 💚

[@daniellesmith8568]

I love that you added ‘no regerts’ to the mix! 😂 People are really worried about the wrong things.. smh Keep your amazing stencils coming!!! ❤

[@susanbilyeu22]

Carolyn, you're the best! Peace and Love - with no regerts!

[@joanneruth1168]

I just love the way you create by going with the flow. Sometimes the world is just not this way, like with building a bridge for example but art can be of course. Art is our window into a free world where we can do exactly what we feel like. I so love this about what you do, even in spelling a word differently, some people sadly have not discovered the joy in letting go of conventions, doing it differently just because we feel like it, creating new shapes or looks & being inventive. Since happiness is where we are headed with all these choices we have, your approach is so inspiring. Its like swinging through the trees on Tarzan ropes always able to find a new way to go. There is always more, this fun is never ending! Yay!

[@moondoll787]

OMG are you effing kidding me. With all that is going on in this cray cray a** world,people are having hissy fits over "regerts." For bleeps sake!

[@CarolynDube]

It took me by surprise Jennifer!

[@EmberShadowtempest]

Love how colourful this turned out.

[@kellybrillhart782]

Haha! Great story and great project. I may need that stencil. My favorite is Clean up on Aisle 5!

[@ScrappyMim]

Love the washi tape. It always amazes me how messy it looks then you pull a piece off and Viola! it's beautiful.

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

I’ve always wanted a “No Regerts” tattoo!😂❤

[@paulaspychala7477]

Carolyn I love your lovely, carefree style. Sorry about the nasty emails. If only people would follow two words: Be Kind Perhaps you can include them on your next stencil.

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

Loved this video! Apparently “no regrets” is in the Urban Dictionary now 😂

[@revCMF]

Glad you left no regerts on there! I have a bunch of your stencils on my Xmas list, but I might need to get this one asap.

[@CarolynDube]

How could I not Christina! And it's the kind of typo I would actually make- and one of the many many many reasons why nobody ever wants me to be their tattoo artist!

[@carolyngreene8401]

Love the colors!

[@lindascott5559]

I will I will I will (as I stop my feet) have this series of stencils!!!! 😅😊😂 love them 🌹❤️💯

[@CarolynDube]

You're a riot Linda!

[@pquack51]

I love it!!! What a story! I'm sorry you got "hate mail", but I'm going to use this if you don't mind! Thank you for sharing that story!

[@susanshaner7912]

Am I understanding correctly that someone is triggered by a word that isn’t a word? That’s nutty! If that’s the biggest thing they have to worry about…how lucky are they.

[@333Judy333]

Honestly, some folks need to get a life. I can't even imagine getting wound up over something so inconsequential! Do they fuss about OOPS?

[@CarolynDube]

Nope, never had the uproar over OOPS lol!

[@ssquilts]

I’ve never had regerts after buying your stencils or classes. Thanks for making this video - great idea

[@michelemonet7616]

Loved this so much, thanks!

[@gloriaschurman6221]

So fun -- just sad that people responded so negatively.....it just means OOPS....I love it

[@queerulantin6431]

💜

[@sharonsnow5281]

No regrets! 😂❤

[@joantrent9859]

Great idea's as always!!!

[@susancarvey9063]

You should NEVER cave to the thought/word police!!

[@CarolynDube]

The words staying on there - it was after all the word I intended!

[@patsykillingsworth9549]

Awesome

[@cherylsnead727]

It makes me happy that you're not having regrets about including regerts on your stencil.🙃

[@CarolynDube]

No Regerts Cheryl!!!

[@celticpeasant9753]

🤣still laughing Carolyn 😉🙃!! This was a fabulous video - I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much.💖 Absolutely no regerts ;)

[@michellelmaher57]

I like "No Regerts"!!!! 😉👌

[@CarolynDube]

Thanks!

[@myzanyself]

Love this! And I agree, people need to get over themselves. Thank you for the great stencil!

[@julia_l-c]

Do you have to worry about the water-reactive layers lifting when you use the tape later on in your journal? Or does it do ok as long as you're keeping it the top layer? (I've had issues with smudging on the opposite pages with water reactive media, even when left out/open to dry for extended time)

[@CMoore-ue6zr]

I've been having fun playing with painting masking tape, and I currently have my tape on a plastic cutting sheet. I can already see that I'm going to want to make a whole lot of painted tape, and I don't have enough plastic cutting sheets to keep my tape on them. Have you ever tried saving your tape on sheets of acetate? I'm curious about how easily masking tape would release from acetate sheets. Thank you for any suggestions about alternatives for storing painted masking/"washi" tape.

[@wendybarrows8422]

Love this idea!! I own these stencils and I will definitely try this!

[@CarolynDube]

So glad you enjoyed the video Wendy! So many different word combinations you can create with these!

[@MamaH329]

You rock!

[@pearlann5995]

❤❤❤

[@dianadevlin3717]

Where can i buy your range of stencils in Italy?

[@pooie0116]

(GASP!!) How DARE you say "No Regerts"!!!!! (I know you can't see me, but I have clutched my pearls and am presently heading to the fainting couch. FYI)

[@BigMoepar]

I'm offended by those who are offended! Jeez. I'm gonna put regerts on all my stuff now! hahaha

[@bev.wilson1449]

Carolyn - I can't believe you were so harassed over "regerts" - what if it was a typo - use your imagination and work with it !!! What happened to treating each other with some grace, and not coming at the world through our own grid all the time. Sorry that happened. I would think it would be overwhelming to go through that. A load of nasty stuff - no one needs! hugs. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 I love your fav. colours, too :)

[@tscassell]

Love it!! It pretty much sums up art (and life!) anyway! People should not take things - and themselves - so seriously that this causes offense…won’t even get started on the “offended” mentality these days 😅 LOL!

[@kristastanescu1616]

Dear God.... what is wrong with (some) people??? If you get "triggered" by coming across a word.... well Dear God

[@kristastanescu1616]

And why is it Carolyn's responsibility to not use a "triggering" word to someone? Her videos are OPTIONAL and FREE!!!!!!!

[@jens2old2care]

No regerts is a classic tattoo oops. It's timeless. It's a cautionary tale: go to a competent tattoo artist. And choose wisely! And get an education- that always helps.

[@barbborja1910]

This is so ridiculous. Really, I can imagine someone thinking it was a typo and sending a kind email to let you know, but “being triggered “? The older I get, the less tolerant of peoples BS I get. Maybe that’s why the grumpy old man/lady is such a stereotype. Rule of advice, if it “triggers “ you, don’t buy it.

[@sharonsnow5281]

Screws it up ( see comment below) and I do have regerts about that! 😂😂😂😂

[@AScrapOfKindness]

Really? Some people had problems or got triggered over a silly little play on a word? Must be heck being them.

[@cowgirljane3316]

Regerts? Good grief ... I thought you used the f word.

[@suev4143]

Deliberate misspellings are annoying. You know better - still annoyed.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Happy Holidays.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I have “no regerts” watching this fun video! And making my own decorative tape is such a cool idea! I have lots of art crayons, but I’m partial to Gelatos. And Gelatos dry pretty quickly and then don’t smudge. And the “regerts” controversy? I have a hard time understanding why on earth ANYONE could possibly get upset about that? People need to get a life. 🫤